I had both eyes done by lasik treatment in Glasgow. The treatment and the expertise of the people involved was nothing short of fantastic. I would recomend it to anyone and I already am.There was absolutely no pain whatsoever and the results are amazing. Thanks very much for giving me a new outlook in life.  More...

Hi - I had teatment by the Advanced Laser Eye Clinic in Aberdeen. By all accounts it is the same two surgeons that treats in all their clinics, both of whomn are experienced. I had a massive prescription before surgery and now have 20/20 vision. This has transfromed my life. I'd say go for it - I'd never look back, but it's really down to each individual. Good luck!  More...

Has anyone got experience of the Advanced laser eye clinic in Belfast. I will be travelling from Dublin for my assessment and surgery. Would like to hear from someone who went to this clinic or who travelled away from home to have surgery  More...

I recently had the Zyoptix zywave testing and the technician couldn't get the numbers the match up exactly with the refraction numbers. He tried sever times, dialated my eyes and tried several more time, then he sent me back to the doctor to have the refraction redone on both eyes and then tried the zywave testing again. He got the numbers for the right eye to match up exactly with the redone refractive testing. He still couldn't get the number on the left eye to match up. He said that I might not be a candidate for Custom surgery on my left eye. I really did want to have the custom done on both eyes. Would it really be in my best interest to just get the standard lasik on my left ey ...  More...

I have a latent squint and I was hoping someone would be able to tell me if this would affect my suitability for laser eye surgery? I've got my consultation tomorrow and I'll ask about it anyway but I just wanted to know if I'm going to be disappointed!  More...

I had my LASIK the 8th Sept. So far so good. Thought i'd share some hints. I was quite nervous about the whole thing so bought some homeopathic remedy.. Star of Bethlehem to take as a tincture in water. Started to use it 3 days before and it seemed to calm me down. I also bought some 30c Arnica pillules which i started taking at the same time, and still taking now, to promote healing and lessen shock and bruising. Don't know what effect the 2 things have really had, but according to the clinic my vision and healing is ahead of scheduled progress so who knows.. Also take with you to the clinic a pair of sunglasses, as dark as you can get , as your eyes will be pretty sensitive to ligh ...  More...

Anyone any experience with Mr C. S. Bailey in Harley Street? Has anyone had lasik with him? Thank you  More...

Six months ago i had Lasik done.I was -3.50 and -4.00. My eye which was -4.00 seems to have regresed. After the surgery they were both almost 20:20. Looking out both eyes everytings looks ok but with the bad eye covered i notice things arent as clear. I would like a top-up but feel the clinic will not offer this as they said they would they bring me back as far as 20;20 as they could. I had it done in ireland. I would be grateful of anyone advise regarding what they think i should say or what the clinic might say.  More...

I am considering surgery in the next 2 months. My prescription is about -5 in both eyes, with irregular astigmatism (coma). I would love to hear from anyone who has a similar prescription, whether you are pre or post surgery.  More...

I have had lasik eye surgery in the last couple of months- one eye is ok, the other has a slight minus at the moment. I may have to consider an enhancement, has anyone out there gone through this. any advice or problems? Did it work for you?  More...

try google perhaps? http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=meaning+%2220%2F20%22&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&meta=  More...

CAn anyone explain the 20/20 concept or point me to a website that can explain this to me?  More...

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I am considering lasik surgery and am based in Dublin. There seems to be a huge difference in price between clinics in Dublin and Belfast but I am obviously conscious of level of aftercare service, confidence in surgeons etc and to a large extent this would outweigh monetary factors. However, clinics in Belfast seem to be literally half the price... Has anyone from Dublin had any experience in this regard?  More...

For the past 6 months now I have been experiencing problems with my contact lenses ( previously wore lenses for over 15 years with no problems). After several visits to eye clinic and opticians it appears that I have developed an allergy to my lenses. Have tried different types all cause same problem of intense itch and swelling. Has anyone out there considered lasik surgery having experienced problems similair to mine pre-op. I'm concerned that I may not be able to tolerate the bandage lenses post op. Any info greatly recieved Thank-you Angie McKeane  More...

I am due for a consultation on Saturday at the Regents St Lasik Clinic, and was wondering whether anyone could let me know about their experiences there, so I can make an informed decision.  More...

I have been to see if i can have Lasik and apparently I can, but as everyone else I am really worried. I am (if I go) it will be to the Duchy Hospital Truro Cornwall and the surgeon (who I have met) is Mr S Kumaravel. I have been to see if i can have Lasik and apparently I can, but as everyone else I am really worried. I am (if I go) it will be to the Duchy Hospital Truro Cornwall and the surgeon (who I have met) is Mr S Kumaravel. Please please help me make up my mind I am worried about night vision and also in using computer (am always on it) Very nervous  More...

Hi, has anyone had Epi-Lasek treatment in Birmingham. I would be really pleased to hear from anyone who has because I have booked myself in for Saturday 22nd February this year (just under 2 weeks time) and I am feeling a little nervous. Any comments would be much appreciated. Many thanks  More...

I am due to have Lasik on both eyes in just over a week at the Southampton branch of The Eye Clinic. My eyes are currently -4.25 and -4.75. My surgeon is going to be Mr Giledi, I have not read any comments about this surgeon so if anyone has had any dealings with him then please email me with more details as I am worried about his level of experience. I also have to admit that I do not know if I am being treated for astigmatism, I know that I have seen a slight astigmatism on my prescription but don't know if I still have this and if it is being treated. They didn't tell me and it is only now that I have considered this. I'll have to contact them and ask. I have found the Eye Clinic very po ...  More...

My mother and I are due to have Lasik treatment in the Glasgow clinic of Optimax in a few weeks time. We have been informed that the Doctor carrying out the procedure is a Dr Boycha. I can find no listing for this doctor on their website and just wondered if anyone could offer any impartial information on this doctor or indeed on the Optimax clinic in Glasgow. Thank you Mr G Hocking  More...

I am thinking of laser eye treatment but am really scared - its a lot of money and loads of people have said about the dry eyes - is this only after the op or does this last? Im thinking of having mine done in Boots Glasgow - but am so scared - the burning flesh thing has freaked me out I would really appreciate some emails from the guys who have had it donw to reassue me Thanks Diane  More...

I am looking to have epi-lasik eye surgery at the begining of March, I am going on hoilday on the 15 April to sunny Florida. Does antone know if my eyes will be still light sensitive? I dont know my perscription but am only slightly short sighted. I wear glasses full time as i feel disorientated without them. I am also very worried about the afterpain. I am very queasy at the best of times. My main worry is looking after my daughter and driving. Does anyone knoe if the less the prescription the quicker the healing time? Loads of question i know, its the nerves.  More...

Hi... I'm provisionally booked with Dr Cherry Ultralase) and Dr Mundasad (Optimax) though haven't met them. I'd would really appreciate any experiences anyone has had with either. Thanks in advance.....  More...

Has anyone had surgery at The Eye Clinic recently? (The last entry seems to be in October 2003.) I'm considering lasik at the Southampton clinic.. does anyone have any recent experiences with this branch that they can share? Their web site currently states: 'Laser treatment now only £600 per eye'. Any thoughts? Feedback through this forum or by e-mail would be very reassuring! :-)  More...

My Name is Robbie LaFollette. I had Lasik surgery done at LasikPlus in Louisville Kentucky on 1-27-03. It is now 1 year later and my vision is 20/15. I am 35 years old and have worn glasses since I was 10. I love my eyes. If I had it to do over again, I would have done it the exact way. Oh, by the way, my husband went today. I have recommended the procedure to lots of people. I rate the experience as a 5 star experience!  More...

I am still trying to make up my mind whether to have surgery. See my previous mail re 45 years old and will lose my reading sight if have surgery. I am having a mono vision trial (6 days in) but really not sure about this. Distance is OK but not so sharp as with contacts. Blurry vision on the side which does not have a lens in and very difficult to read for prolonged periods. I am concious of my eyes all the time and it feels a strain. I would really like to hear from people in their 40's and 50's who have had monovision or bilateral surgery and how this has affected their near sight after a settling in period. Also does anyone know anything about Mr Giledi from the Eye Clinic?  More...

I have just had a consultation and have been told that because I am 45 years old and have -2 Myopia if I have surgery I would certainly need reading glasses immediately afterwards. I have no trouble reading at the moment. Is there anyone out there in their 40's with a similar prescription who had the surgery?What has been your experience?  More...

Hi, I have quite a strong prescription (+10 in left eye and +9.75 in right eye) and was wondering has anyone of this level of prescription had either of the above procedures carried out? I have been for a consultation at Site for Eyes @ Sunderland Eye Infirmary and the surgeon suggested that the best procedure for him would be a refractive lens exchange (clear lens extraction) however I have concerns over this as the procedure is non reversible and seems pretty drastic. Personally I would prefer a lens implant, however the surgeon suggested that it would be difficult to do a lens implant in a patient of my prescription as there would potentially not be enough space in my eye to accommodate ...  More...

Most people do not have the time or the opportunity to read the article cited by our surgeon comparing LASIK and PRK, in Ophthalmology. 1998 Aug;105(8):1512-22, so here are some of the interesting features. "There were three flap-related complications in the LASIK group. In the first case, the microkeratome stopped in the middle of the pass. The procedure was stopped, and the patient received uncomplicated LASIK treatment 3 months later. In the second case, the flap was completely cut off. The excimer ablation was completed without complication, and the corneal lenticule was replaced. In the third case, the flap was extremely thin. It was replaced without laser ablation. The procedure was ...  More...

A big thank you to both Craig, our "Corneal Surgeon" and the numerous people who have emailed on the subject of Lasek v's Lasik. I am sure that many of you who have been following the comments posted will be intrigued to learn more..... 1) Browsers are free to read the 1998 reference and judge for themselves. From my own research an older keratome the ACS was used in this study and the authors also continue to perform Lasik. 2) There are NO other Prospective Randomised controlled studies that have been published comparing the two procedures. 3) The topic is controversial and in the literature so far there have only been 83 of ectasia cases reported and about 7 million LASIK p ...  More...

I am booked in to have Bi -Lateral LASIK Treatment on Thursday 15th January 2004. I have met the surgeon at consultation stage, who informed me that I have large Pupils, but advised he will combat this by treating a larger area of the eye. This appears to back up various info I have read where poor night - vision is a result of large pupils. Also, he was able to establish that I already have poor night - vision (which I do), and he has predicted that the treatment should help this. My prescription is -3.25 and -3.00. I will post again after the operation to let anyone interested know how it went.  More...

Does anyone know when epi-lasik will become available in GB. Are there's any clinics already performing this new procedure.  More...